Behavioral Care Assistant, 08/2004 to 01/2014
Loma Linda University Medical Center – Rancho Mirage , CA
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in an acute psychiatric setting, eorking with all age groups. Duties include but not limited to: Assessing patient vital signs; continuous monitoring of patient safety; docentation of patients response to treatment; assisting with treatment plans; communicating with physicians, therapists and outside agencies; compiling patient charts; performing EKG on patients when ordered by physican; assisting with transporting, admitting / discharging patients from hospital; assisting patients with ADL's (geriatric unit); performing skin assessments on newly admitted patients; assisting with patient deescalation.
Certified Nurses Aide, 01/2001 to 12/2001
Sunrise Senior Living – Blue Bell , PA
Provided holistic care to elderly patients in a skilled nursing facility. Duties include but not limited to: Assessing patient vital signs; assisting patients with ADL's, including catheter care; assisting patients with mobility; assisting patients with nutritional / hydration intake; interacting with EMS; assisting with admitting / discharging patients; performing post mortem care.